Minnesota Bans AI Nude Images | Minneapolis News

Minneapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Minnesota is about to become the first U.S. state to ban AI-generated nonconsensual nude images, with a law set to take effect August 1st — just as Elon Musk’s xAI sues to block it, claiming First Amendment violations. Lawmakers stand firm, insisting the bill targets harmful conduct, not art, and was designed to protect children and prevent abuse material. Senator Erin Maye Quade clarifies that prompts aren’t protected as art, and genuine artistic expression remains safeguarded. Despite the lawsuit, officials are confident the law will survive judicial review, citing its careful drafting and…